Physicseasy · Past Paper
As we go higher from the sea level, atmospheric pressure:
AIncreases
BDecreases
CRemains same
DFirst increases then decreases
✓ Correct Answer: B — Decreases
The density and height of the air column above us decrease as altitude increases, lowering pressure.
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